As a former quarterback l've prepped dozens of footballs to amazing feel. This level 3 prep has been prepped for 1 month. The finish will be worked in as you use to create a truly superior football. The ball has been made by Big Game USA the best football manufacturer in America who makes all college programs footballs! Holds and maintains air! Level 3 soft feel prep involves prepping the ball with multiple coats of special oil to penetrate the leather. While the finishing isn’t as dark or tacky as level 4 and above. The feel is where level 3 soft feel is superior.